Describe two important industries in the United States. What natural resources support these industries? Why are these natural resources important to the United States?

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: (Students may choose to write about a number of industries, including forestry, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and the production of fossil fuels.) Forestry is an important industry in both Canada and the United States. The US and Canada are leading producers of lumber products. Both countries contain large amounts of lumber as a natural resource. Another important industry that aids the economies of both countries is fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are any combustible organic material, such as oil, coal, or natural gas, that is derived from the remains of former life. Fossil fuels are important in producing the energy that powers the United States and Canada.